Ryan turns 9 today! So close to double digits! Ryan is a very unique individual! He has definitely been sent to us for a reason and I think it may have something to do with hanging on for the ride!
At 9 Ryan is quirky and imaginative and alternative. I have two kids cut from the same cloth and one who is so completely different and it is so refreshing and so challenging at the same time. I really don't think Matt and Ben being carbon copies bothers Ryan and he definitely doesn't aspire to be just like them, he is very, very comfortable in his own skin and with his uniqueness although deep inside Ryan rests a competitive soul. Its just the laziness that resides in Rye more often than not wins out over his competitiveness!
Ryan is affectionate and loving and kind. He has the patience of a saint.....until he snaps and goes completely postal! He loves to help with everything except work! Because his competitive side is often dormant he will be the one to take time out and help another child whilst Matthew and Ben are concentrating on whipping the inexperienced child's butts!
Ryan will endeavor to avoid getting in trouble at school at all costs until his curiosity gets the better of him and he suddenly finds himself in deep doo doo which promptly causes his to lose.his.shit! Last year when I casually asked his teacher if he had had a meltdown yet she said no and went Ryan, surely not! She rang me back a few days and went Whoa! His temper is slow to burn but ignites like a firecracker. We often see glimpses of Ryan's inner mongrel when he is on the footy field. It is impressive!
Ryan has a very developed sense of justice. Very heavily skewed in his favour of course! He knows right from wrong, he is just convinced he is never wrong (I really don't know where he gets that from!) He has always been our most outwardly sensitive child. Hurting Ryan's feeling is as hurtful to him as an uppercut. So being Ben's brother is often troublesome for Rye! Smacking is never, never, never an option as punishment for Ryan. It hurts his soul! However taking away his screen time works a charm!
Ryan is addicted to any form of screen. He has his own galaxy tab, chromebook, Wii, xbox and ds. He would love his own tv but that is never gonna happen. Like ever! If he could he would be on minecraft 24/7. And he has huge issues with Mummy's limited screen time policy and plays Daddy (who is much more lax on this issue!) like a puppet, which usually finds them both in trouble!
So Ryan at 9 is the most loving, unique, quirky, kind and generous boy but cross him and he will go completely postal on your ass! He is the most comfortable of all my children in his own skin and considering how different he is from the rest that is something to be so proud of!
Ryan William, we love you and think you are growing into a fine young man! At 9 you had many many great qualities and some that are still a work in progress! But most of all Daddy and I love you very, very much! xx
